Production Associate - Bottling

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At Novonesis, our Bottling team plays a critical role in ensuring high‑quality probiotic products reach customers safely and efficiently. Based in Wausau, WI, this team works hands‑on with fully automated production equipment to sanitize, set up, and operate bottle‑filling lines for probiotic capsules. You’ll join a close‑knit group of energetic and fun coworkers who take pride in working hard, supporting one another, and contributing directly to Novonesis’ purpose of improving health through science‑based solutions.

The Role & Your Impact This is an operational, hands‑on role where your daily work directly supports safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. As a Production Associate in Bottling, you will help prepare, operate, and support automated equipment used to fill, cap, label, and carton probiotic products.

Your key responsibilities include:

Supporting set‑up technicians in preparing machines for operation

Ensuring proper sanitation of all machine parts and components

Understanding the role and basic function of each machine in the process

Handling raw materials, from probiotic capsules to cardboard shipping boxes

Assisting teammates as needed to keep production running smoothly and safely

What You’ll Need to Be Successful To perform this role safely and effectively, you’ll need:

A high school diploma or equivalent

Ability to read and write English to understand product specifications and instructions

Basic understanding of general mechanical functions of machines

Ability to stand and/or walk for the majority of a 12‑hour shift when requiredA safety‑minded, reliable approach to day‑to‑day work in a production environment

Additional Skills & Interests We Value While not required, the following can be helpful:

Prior experience in manufacturing, production, or packaging environments

Familiarity with sanitation or GMP‑style processes

Interest in learning how automated production equipment worksA positive attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever the team needs support

What We Offer At Novonesis, you’ll be part of a collaborative production team where everyone’s contribution matters. We offer:

A supportive team culture that values teamwork, reliability, and mutual respect

Opportunities to build hands‑on experience with automated manufacturing equipmentA workplace where hard work is balanced with a healthy sense of camaraderie

Ongoing learning through day‑to‑day collaboration with experienced operators and technicians

Ways of Working / Working Conditions Shift pattern: 2nd Shift

Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 2:30PM-12:30

AMWork setup: 100% on‑site in a factory/production environment (no remote work)
Overtime:
Often available but not required

Physical demands:

Standing and walking for much of the shift

Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

Environment:

Production setting with automated equipment

Hearing protection (ear plugs) available if preferred, but not required

Compensation & Benefits Hourly pay: $19.00 per hour plus shift premium
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare savings account option

Employee assistance program

Parental leaveT uition reimbursement

All benefits begin on your first day Relevant information

Application deadline: 10/23/26

Our purpose guides the wayIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

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